Running a Shop

Courtesy of Shannon's Auto Body
PRODUCTION ON THE MOVE: Shannon's Auto Body, in Brainerd, Minnesota, is approximately 39,000 square feet. Although a remodel of an existing building with many structural columns, Avant Garde was able to design a an open plan while minimizing wasted space.
Industry-specific design enhances business traction now and down the road.
May 22, 2026
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May 15, 2026
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Bumper removal
May 12, 2026
Jarret Harris
QUALITY CONTROL: Sommers has implemented standardized and tight quality control processes, which have decreased comebacks and improved CSI.
May 11, 2026
Courtesy of Gerry Rosenbarker/Mohawk Collision Center
NOT OPTIONAL: Safety inspections are OEM-engineered evaluations designed to determine whether critical systems can safely be reused, or whether they’ve been compromised in ways that aren’t immediately obvious, such as this collapsed steering column.
May 8, 2026
The LumaScanner from Tractable, as installed at Freeman, can quickly identify panel-level damage, saving time while also generating valuable leads.
May 7, 2026
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April 20, 2026
Dave Luehr's Elite Body Shop Solutions
FINANCIAL STRATEGISTS: From top left, Dave Luehr, Ryan Taylor, Andy Tylka, Paul Sgro, and Kyle Bradshaw discuss how shops can help customers pay for repairs during the 7th Annual Positivity Summit on February 6.
April 17, 2026
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